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  1. jaysblue
    Shocked we haven't scrapped the pitchers W category across fantasy baseball.
  2. jaysblue
    I honestly don’t disagree. Pitcher wins are pretty meaningless as an evaluation tool because there’s just way too much outside the pitcher’s control. So yeah, as a serious barometer of pitcher quality, wins are basically useless now. The only reason I don’t think MLB will ever fully erase them is because historians probably still value the continuity of the stat. It’s been tracked forever, it connects eras, and it’s part of the old baseball record-keeping language. But in terms of actually judging who pitched well? Yeah, that ship has sailed.
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    Yeah I think King Felix's 2010 season was the turning point, where we started to see a change in how the baseball world views a pitchers W-L record. It's no longer significant when it comes to determining who the best pitchers are, or when it comes to player contracts or awards.
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    I get the argument, and pitcher wins are definitely flawed, but I wouldn’t erase them completely. They’re not a great measure of how good a pitcher is - way too much luck involved. A guy can go 5 innings, give up 4 runs, and still get a win because the bats go off and the bullpen holds it. Or a reliever comes in at the right time, throws an inning and gets a win added to his stats. Meanwhile another guy can throw 7 shutout innings and get nothing because his team forgets how to hit. But wins can still tell part of the story, especially now when starters going deep into games is becoming a rarity. If a starter piles up wins, it usually means he’s at least giving his team length and keeping them in games often enough to qualify for those decisions. So yeah, agree that we shouldn't use wins to decide who the best pitcher is. That’s outdated and for the most part majority of people around the game agree. But as a historical/context stat? I still think there’s some value there. Just don’t treat it like it’s ERA, FIP, K/9, WAR, or anything close to that.
  5. jaysblue
    Big Nick Turturro is probably losing it on Twitter haha.
  6. jaysblue
    Could use another bat with pop to lengthen this lineup. Losing Barger again to the IL does suck.
  7. jaysblue
    If he wants to play closer to New Jersey and have a real shot at postseason baseball, some of those East Coast teams could make a very strong case. I get that some players love the idea of staying with one organization for their entire career, but it’s not like Trout won a World Series in Anaheim. At some point, the chance to play meaningful October baseball has to matter. And let’s be honest, the Angels haven’t exactly been the model organization during his time there either.
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    Trout and Vladdy would be a pretty nice middle-of-the-order combo. I actually think Trout would be a great fit here. He lengthens the lineup, gives the Jays another big bat, brings legitimate star power, and if healthy, he’s still potentially a 4–5 WAR player. You’re also adding a guy who is probably starving to finally play meaningful October baseball and chase a World Series. The biggest deciding factor is whether he’d actually want Toronto, or if he’d prefer to stay with a U.S.-based contender.
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    Yeah, I’d definitely be willing to roll the dice on him as a back-end rotation guy who can give you innings. At this point, you’re not asking him to be anything more than a stabilizer. If he can eat innings, keep you in games, and take pressure off the bullpen, there’s value in that.
  12. jaysblue
    Yeah, I actually think there’s a real chance Trout gets traded this season. Heck, I wouldn’t be surprised if MLB itself would love to see him on a contending team and finally playing meaningful baseball in October. Trout is an East Coast guy, so I could definitely see him waiving his NTC for a team like the Yankees, Blue Jays, Phillies, or Braves. Jim Bowden seems to think the Braves have a legitimate shot at trading for him. How much weight you want to put into that rumour is another story, considering it’s coming from Jim Bowden lol. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-insider-says-braves-legitimate-194935124.html
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    Yeah, Trout pretty much decides where he wants to go at this point. This is probably the best time for the Angels to trade him if they ever seriously considered moving him. If he keeps up this pace, he’s likely on track for a 5-ish WAR season, and $35.4M per year really isn’t that outrageous for a player of his stature. You’d be on the hook for four more years after this season, but he’s still a star player and a massive name. He can still handle centre field in a pinch too, so putting him in a corner wouldn’t be a huge issue. Plus, with Springer becoming a free agent after this season, you could rotate Trout between the outfield and DH. And if Varsho also leaves, at least you’d have a legitimate centre field option for next season.
  14. jaysblue
    None of those contracts are really all that appealing. Maybe Adames or Chapman, if they get back to being 4-WAR players, but even then, the back end of those deals could get pretty ugly. You’re probably paying for the decline years later. The Angels could very well end up being early sellers. Mike Trout would be the dream target, but I still have a hard time seeing them ever actually trading him. As sweet as that would be, it feels more like fantasy than something the Angels would realistically do.
  15. jaysblue
    There hasn't been much to celebrate early on this season haha. Have to take small steps. Taking 2 of 3 each series at least is a step in the right direction and hope there is a streak in there where the Jays could win 6 or 7 in a row. The Jays can't afford to lose 5 in a row or get swept by teams like the Rockies, White Sox or Twins like earlier in the season.
  16. jaysblue
    Soriano was on the mound today for the Angels, so you figure if they were to win a game, this would be the one. Plus, the Jays had Lauer going in after Miles. This weekend was still encouraging. Taking 2 of 3 to start the home stand is a positive start. Bats came alive on Saturday and they won a close game on Friday. Dylan Cease had his best start of the season. I'll take it! Hopefully we can take 2 of 3 against the Rays.
  17. jaysblue
    Barger offensively kind of reminds me of Kerry Carpenter, and honestly, I’d take that outcome. Or, if we want to get a little more optimistic, maybe there’s a version of this where Barger turns into the next Shawn Green 😅 That’s probably the dream scenario, but the raw power and upside are definitely interesting.
  18. jaysblue
    Depends. I think the Jays could manage both Kirk and Valenzuela on the MLB roster and still find enough playing time and ABs for both. They had success doing that before with the Kirk/Jansen setup. Heiny’s season last year feels more like a mirage than something you can count on repeating. We’re probably not seeing that level of offensive production and defensive value from him again, especially at 35. I think his time in Toronto is likely coming to a close.
  19. jaysblue
    Yeah Bellinger looking really good right now. Don't blame Atkins at all - they tried signing someone like Tucker. Not sure about Belly. You need both parties to agree anyways when it comes to free agency.
  20. jaysblue
    Impressed with the power Okamoto has provided so far. He’s definitely a nice middle-of-the-order power bat to have in the lineup. That said, I don’t think it’s as simple as saying Okamoto replaces Bo and problem solved. When healthy, Bo brought a lot to the table offensively, and the Jays are still missing that type of impact bat. Atkins clearly knew that too, which is why they went hard after Kyle Tucker in the offseason.
  21. jaysblue
    We know Lukes can get hot in short stretches, but expecting that level of production over a full 162-game season feels like wishful thinking. At the end of the day, he’s a platoon bat/4th outfielder, and that’s probably where his value is best suited. The Jays clearly seemed to view it the same way, given that they pursued Kyle Tucker and later traded for Jesus Sanchez.
  22. jaysblue
    Hey bud, just because you’re upset doesn’t mean you kick me out of a hockey league. That’s petty and childish. You can be mad, you can disagree, but using commissioner power because your feelings got hurt is ridiculous. Grow up and handle it like an adult.
  23. jaysblue
    Definitely Cease's best start! AL Cy Young!
  24. jaysblue
    Picking up Corbin was a great move. During the grind of a 162 game season, the type of arm we need. Provides bulk innings and gives us a chance every 5 days. Not a bad No. 5 starter at all.
  25. jaysblue
    Detmers has been pretty good this season. Hope we can take 2 of 3 against the Angels. And screw Joseph Gordan Levitt this series haha
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